Examinations and Grading
Exams
Tests will primarily focus on problem solving and evaluation of experimental data. However, there will also be a few multiple choice and fill-in-the- blank for those who feel most comfortable with those testing approaches. They will be based primarily on the lectures, but you must be familiar with the assigned reading. Previous examinations will be available at the course home page. Examination 3 will be a take-home examination. There will be no regularly scheduled final exam.
Grading for course:Grading will be approximately:
• 100 pts. Examination 1 (September 21)
• 100 pts. Vegetation of the Intermountain West project (due October 7)
• 100 pts. Examination 2 (November 09)
• 100 pts. Warming and climate change analysis project (due no later than December 2)
• 100 pts. Examination 3 take-home exam to be made available December 2and can be turned in at any time up to the hour that the scheduled final exam is to end (December 14)
• 50 pts Point-counterpoint debates to the class or participate in the Utah vegetation and ecosystems online manual project (submitted no later than December 2)
90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, <60% = E
The lowest of your 100-point exams or papers will be dropped for grade calculations (i.e., there are 450 possible points for the course).
Course Drop Policy:
The withdrawal policy is the same as the University policy described in the Class Schedule. Students may drop without penalty or permission up through September 1. In addition, students may withdraw without permission up through October 22, but will receive a "W" grade. Course withdrawal after this date is possible with permission of the instructor, but requires a significant medical or personal situation in order for the withdrawal to be approved.